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''This article is about the | ''This article is about the Nintendo Switch game. For other uses, see [[ARMS (disambiguation)]].'' | ||
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{{InfoboxGame | {{InfoboxGame | ||
|name=''ARMS'' | |name=''ARMS'' | ||
|icon=Icon-ARMS.jpg | |icon=Icon-ARMS.jpg | ||
|image= | |image=BoxNA-ARMS.png | ||
|caption=US box art for ''ARMS'' | |caption=US box art for ''ARMS'' | ||
|dev=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | |dev=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Entertainment_Planning_%26_Development Nintendo EPD] | ||
|publisher=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | |publisher=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo Nintendo] | ||
|platform=[[ | |platform=[[Nintendo Switch]] | ||
|us release={{#dateformat:2017-06-16}} | |us release={{#dateformat:2017-06-16}} | ||
|jp release={{#dateformat:2017-06-16}} | |jp release={{#dateformat:2017-06-16}} | ||
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|acb=Parental guidance | |acb=Parental guidance | ||
|media=Cartridge<br/>Digital download | |media=Cartridge<br/>Digital download | ||
|size=2.9 GB<ref> | |size=2.9 GB<ref>Nintendo Today. [http://nintendotoday.com/arms-download-size-revealed/ "ARMS Download Size Revealed"], retrieved on {{#dateformat:2017-05-30}}.</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''ARMS''''' is a fighting game developed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | '''''ARMS''''' is a fighting game developed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Entertainment_Planning_&_Development#cite_note-23 Nintendo EPD] exclusive to the [[Nintendo Switch]]. The game features professional boxer-like [[Fighters|fighters]] who can attack each other from across an arena using weapons known as [[ARMS (equipment)|ARMS]], which are attached to the ends of the fighters' extendable limbs, also known as [[ARMS (extendable)|ARMS]]. | ||
''ARMS'' was first revealed with a trailer in a | ''ARMS'' was first revealed with a trailer in a Nintendo Switch presentation on {{#dateformat:2017-01-12}}. ''ARMS'' was released on {{#dateformat:2017-06-16}} in North America,<ref>Nintendo of America. [https://youtu.be/VIElAe6LflY?t=7m6s "ARMS – Nintendo Direct 4.12.2017"], retrieved on {{#dateformat:2017-05-02}}.</ref> Europe,<ref>Nintendo UK. [https://youtu.be/xZnrR6BKQsM?t=16m58s "Nintendo Direct - 12.04.2017"], retrieved on {{#dateformat:2017-05-02}}.</ref> and Japan.<ref>Nintendo Co., | ||
Ltd. [https://youtu.be/6SzpyE-Sa6U?t=7m30s "ARMS | Ltd. [https://youtu.be/6SzpyE-Sa6U?t=7m30s "ARMS Nintendo Direct 2017.4.13"], retrieved on {{#dateformat:2017-05-02}}.</ref> On February 21, 2018 it was announced for a South Korean release on April 12, the same year.<ref>Nintendo of Korea [http://www.nintendo.co.kr/news/view.php?idx=96 nintendo.co.kr]</ref> | ||
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
[[File:Arms title.png|450px|thumb|right|The ''ARMS'' title screen.]] | [[File:Arms title.png|450px|thumb|right|The ''ARMS'' title screen.]] | ||
Each player controls one fighter from an over-the-shoulder third-person point of view. The game optionally takes advantage of the | Each player controls one fighter from an over-the-shoulder third-person point of view. The game optionally takes advantage of the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers' built-in motion controls, allowing players to throw punches, block, and move around the arena by flicking or tilting the controllers. Using traditional button controls with a Pro Controller, Joy-Con Grip, a single Joy-Con held sideways, or the Switch in handheld mode is also an option. The game is playable locally by up to 4 players on one system, up to 8 players and systems per lobby in local wireless, and up to 10 systems with 2 players each in an online lobby. The game includes online party and ranked battle modes, and local wireless mode. | ||
=== Controls === | === Controls === | ||
==== Navigating Menus ==== | ==== Navigating Menus ==== | ||
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| GameXplain | | GameXplain | ||
| Liked-A-Lot<ref>Segers, Andre. [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfAPTv1LgeEWevG8X_6PUOQ GameXplain]. [https://youtu.be/OlWSP4tzQ-w?t=11m37s "ARMS - REVIEW ( | | Liked-A-Lot<ref>Segers, Andre. [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfAPTv1LgeEWevG8X_6PUOQ GameXplain]. [https://youtu.be/OlWSP4tzQ-w?t=11m37s "ARMS - REVIEW (Nintendo Switch)"], {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref> | ||
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| IGN | | IGN | ||
| 8.0/10<ref>Graeber, Brendan. [http://www.ign.com/ IGN]. [http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/06/07/arms-review "ARMS Review"], {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref> | | 8.0/10<ref>Graeber, Brendan. [http://www.ign.com/ IGN]. [http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/06/07/arms-review "ARMS Review"], {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref> | ||
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| 9/10<ref>McFerran, Damien. [http://www. | | 9/10<ref>McFerran, Damien. [http://www.nintendolife.com/ Nintendo Life]. [http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/arms "Review: ARMS"], {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref> | ||
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| ''Time'' | | ''Time'' | ||
| 4/5<ref>Peckham, Matt. [http://time.com/ Time]. [http://time.com/4805331/arms- | | 4/5<ref>Peckham, Matt. [http://time.com/ Time]. [http://time.com/4805331/arms-nintendo-switch-review/ "'Arms' Is Weird, Wonderful, and Maybe the Perfect Switch Game"], {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref> | ||
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| TrustedReviews | | TrustedReviews | ||
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''ARMS'' received generally positive reviews. Critics praised its simple, straightforward gameplay and its creative twist on the fighting genre, but some criticism was directed at its lack of content on release and its learning curve. | ''ARMS'' received generally positive reviews. Critics praised its simple, straightforward gameplay and its creative twist on the fighting genre, but some criticism was directed at its lack of content on release and its learning curve. | ||
In its first month alone, ARMS sold 1.18 million units globally<ref> | In its first month alone, ARMS sold 1.18 million units globally<ref>Nintendo Co., Ltd. [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2017/170726e.pdf Nintendo Consolidated Financial Earnings Report], {{#dateformat:2017-07-26}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-07-26}}</ref>. According to Nintendo's annual Financial Results Briefing 2017, ARMS sold 1.61 million as of December 31st, 2017<ref>Nintendo Co. Ltd. [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html Top Selling Title Sales Units]</ref>. | ||
== Cover gallery == | == Cover gallery == | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://arms. | * [http://arms.nintendo.com/ Official American website] | ||
* [http://www. | * [http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch/ARMS-1173200.html Official European website] | ||
* [http://gamesites. | * [http://gamesites.nintendo.com.au/arms/ Official Australian website] | ||
* [https://www. | * [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/aabqa/index.html Official Japanese website] | ||
* [http://www. | * [http://www.nintendo.com.hk/switch/arms/ Official Hong Kong website] | ||
* [http://www. | * [http://www.nintendo.tw/switch/arms/ Official Taiwanese website] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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